Swissport is expanding its presence at EuroAirport Basel with the addition of 800 sq m of new freight space in response to rising import volumes.
The handling company said that it was experiencing growing demand from existing carrier networks at the airport and the extra space “boosts the speed and efficiency” of its services.
As well as increasing capacity, Swissport said it had worked with French and Swiss customs to implement streamlined processes “tailored to the airport’s unique bi-national structure”.
“These measures enable faster last-mile distribution and ensure smooth, efficient cargo handling,” the handler explained.
EuroAirport is a key logistics hub for global imports into Europe and pharmaceutical exports from Switzerland,” said Andreas Behnke, head of cargo Switzerland, Italy & France and station manager of Swissport Basel.
“As an expert in airfreight, we continuously adapt our logistics capacities to meet demand with excellence and efficiency, while upholding the highest safety and security standards.”
The company said that last year it had handled 47,000 tons of cargo at the airport, 64% of which involved the export of temperature-sensitive goods, primarily from Switzerland’s pharmaceutical industry.
During the year, it opened a new “Cool+Connect” pharma facility that allows it to consolidate shipments at the airport and reduce truck journeys.
In 2024, the company handled a record-breaking 5m tons of air cargo across its 117 air cargo centres worldwide.